Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Emu Vale, accounting for 32.4% (45 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 20 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emu Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emu Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Vale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
45
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
45
32.4%
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
29
20.9%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
23
16.5%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
16
11.5%
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
11
7.9%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-8
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
-9
-1.3pp
Not stated
+2
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Emu Vale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 45 | 32.4% | 31.4% | 53 | 29.4% | 22.2% | -8 | +3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 20.9% | 17.3% | 49 | 27.2% | 21.1% | -20 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 16.5% | 21.7% | 32 | 17.8% | 25.0% | -9 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 14 | 7.8% | 8.6% | +2 | +3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 19 | 10.6% | 7.0% | -8 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.